What are the side effects of deflazacort? What is the way to use deflazacort

Duchenne muscular dystrophy, also known as DMD, is a relatively rare genetic disease. After suffering from the disease, the patient's muscles will atrophy, and eventually the patient loses the ability to move, leading to respiratory failure and death. Deflazacort is a drug used to treat patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Clinical trials have shown that the muscle strength of patients in the Deflazacort treatment group has improved, and it lasts longer, and the therapeutic effect is significant. But like most medications, there are some side effects associated with treatment with this drug. What are the side effects of that? How to take deflazacort?

Side effects of deflazacort include: weight gain, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, frequent urination, runny or stuffy nose, irritability, abdominal discomfort, nausea, external ear infection, urinary tract infection, bruises, muscle cramps, dizziness, depression, mood disorders, sleep disorders, painful urination, acne, hair loss, hot flashes, etc. Because each patient's disease progresses differently, patients may experience side effects and the severity of side effects after treatment with Deflazacort. If patients experience serious side effects during deflazacort treatment, they should immediately go to the hospital for formal treatment by a professional doctor.

How to use deflazacort

The recommended dosage for adults and children 2 years of age and older is: 0.9 mg/kg/day orally. The safety and effectiveness of this drug for treatment of children under 2 years of age have not been established, so deflazacort treatment is not recommended for this population.

Due to the different disease progression, personal constitution and drug tolerance of each patient, the dosage and treatment time of Deflazacort treatment will also be different. The actual dosage of Deflazacort can be determined according to the patient's disease stage and tolerance to the drug. Patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions when taking medication, so as to obtain better therapeutic effects.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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